Save the date: Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM will be the 4th annual Bike Ride for the Railway, which supports both the restoration of the rail cars through Clinton Northen Railway Museum under the Clinton County Arts Council, and the Friends of the Federik Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Rail Trail.

The Bike Ride for the Railway features multiple routes from 7 to 60 miles long that use the rail trail and paved roads through the mid-Michigan countryside. (Portions of the trail outside the cities are paved with crushed limestone laid last fall.)

As you can see, the Marie is in dire need of a makeover! In order to restore her to her former glory, we are seeking donations to total $10,000.00, through Go Fund Me. Any amount of donation is appreciated and all are tax-deductible. Your contributions will help restore this grand old lady while enhancing the education and preservation of the history of a bygone era. To contribute, please go to www.gofundme.com/stjohnstrains

The snow has fallen along with the temperature and the many hands have become idle. Snow has covered the cars, the walk way into the depot, while removed is not filled with foot prints. The HO Layout sits quiet but all things have been kept under a watch full eye.

The CIS trail is now finished and waits for the snow to melt and the grand opening to be held. One can see the foot prints of occasional walkers, few though.

The RR team will soon meet and begin planning a schedule of tasks and a more active recruiting of volunteers (HINT HINT).